Travel Tips

The SXSW Festival has come and gone, but I thought I’d wrap up this Austin series with more restaurant suggestions that I personally enjoy as a local food nerd. I know some of you who attended the conference have fallen […]

Clark’s Oyster Bar Each year Austin is flooded in mid-March with people from all over the world attending the SXSW (South by Southwest) Festival. I am putting together a series for attendees that can be utilized by travelers all year! […]

shot on 35mm cross process film My husband and I made a pit stop at White Sands National Monument while on a road trip from El Paso, Texas to Cloundcroft, New Mexico to visit family. I had a vision to […]

photo credit: Carlos Jackson Traveling by golf cart is a really fun way to explore Isla Mujeres, Mexico. You can also take taxis, or for the skilled, rent a motorbike. We rented a golf cart for two days and started […]

A couple of days ago I received an email from a reader asking for my must-do list while visiting Isla Mujeres. This inspired me to put together a list of the things I wouldn’t miss. (In no particular order.) 1. […]

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Texas musician and photographer Rachel Staggs has been traveling to perform, create, and record music most of her life. Best known for her work in the band Experimental Aircraft, Rachel now makes lo-fi psychedelic indie pop with her husband in the band All in the Golden Afternoon, and solo as Rachel Goldstar.